Our Mission, Vision & Values
We believe emotional health is fundamental for our lives and communities to flourish.
We commit to offering the highest quality behavioral health services and empowerment programs to our youth and families free of charge.
We believe in the potential of every young person.
We commit to serve our young people without judgment or prejudice and to nurture the unique potential of each one.
We believe in the power of healthy communities.
We commit to serve as engaged community members and to build effective programs that meaningfully support young people and their families.
We believe trust is essential.
We commit to operating with integrity. For our clients, we will ensure a safe and confidential environment. For our organizational partners and donors, we will collaborate respectfully and steward our resources responsibly.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Housatonic Youth Service Bureau (HYSB) is committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity and inclusivity that promotes the development of each individual regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, language proficiency, literacy, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, physical abilities, socioeconomic status, citizenship, education or life experiences. We respect and value each person’s unique strengths, differences, characteristics and contributions, and recognize that this diversity enriches our perspective, fosters collaboration, and contributes to the growth of our agency. We collectively share responsibility for promoting an inclusive work environment, challenging inequalities and inequities, and respecting the dignity and unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of each employee, client, and partner as we work to achieve our vision of a world of healthy families where children grow up to be confident and caring adults and contributing members of their community.